Kitscoty
Village in Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kitscoty is a village located in central Alberta, Canada. Situated at the junction of Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) and Highway 897 (the link to Cold Lake), the village is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon (225 km (140 mi) and 295 km (183 mi) respectively). In addition, the village is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster. The CN railway tracks also pass through Kitscoty. The municipal office of the surrounding County of Vermilion River's is located in Kitscoty.
Kitscoty | |
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Village of Kitscoty | |
Nickname: Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta | |
Coordinates: 53°20′14″N 110°19′59″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Central Alberta |
Census division | 10 |
Municipal district | County of Vermilion River |
Founded | 1905 |
Incorporated[1] | |
• Village | March 22, 1911 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Joyce Bell |
• Governing body | Kitscoty Village Council |
Area (2021)[3] | |
• Land | 1.51 km2 (0.58 sq mi) |
Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 852 |
• Density | 564.3/km2 (1,462/sq mi) |
• Municipal census (2016) | 976[5] |
Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
Forward sortation areas | |
Area codes | 780, 587, 825 |
Highways | 16, 897 |
Website | Official website |
Kitscoty is located in rich agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both of which provide employment opportunities for the residents.